CMFRI maps 161 marine mammal strandings along Indian coast
CMFRI maps 161 marine mammal strandings along Indian coast
- ✓CMFRI maps 161 marine mammal strandings along Indian coast
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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has documented 161 marine mammal strandings cases along the Indian coast during 2024-25, with Goa accounting for the highest number of cases (113), followed by Keralam (13), and Maharashtra (11).
The institute developed Geographic Information System (GIS)-based map to understand stranding patterns and strengthen conservation efforts. The study was presented at the international symposium on fisheries and remote sensing at the CMFRI here, according to a release.
The study, led by senior scientist Ratheesh Kumar Raveendran, documented that humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) accounted for the highest number of strandings (82) along the Indian coast, followed by Indo-Pacific finless porpoises (Neophocaena phocaenoides) with 44.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | STATES |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 5 November 2026 |